In a significant development for Nigeria’s energy sector, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has commenced the loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. This marks a major milestone in the country’s efforts to boost local fuel production and reduce dependency on imports. Read More…
The Nigerian Immigration Service briefly detained Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow Movement, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday, immediately upon his return to Nigeria. This incident occurred as members of the Take It Back Movement and other activists gathered at the airport in anticipation of his arrival. Sowore, who had Read More…
At least 64 people are feared dead following a tragic boat accident on a river in Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, local officials confirmed on Saturday. The incident occurred when a wooden boat carrying 70 farmers capsized while transporting them across the river near Gummi town. Local authorities, led by Aminu Nuhu Falale, swiftly mobilized residents Read More…
In a recent conference held by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in London, the Nigerian government faced accusations of human rights abuses. The allegations were made by the TUC leader, who claimed that Nigeria had violated human rights. However, the Nigerian government has categorically denied these claims, stating that they are unfounded and based on Read More…
It has been seven seasons now since banner headlines, “OAU TO GENERATE 8.03 MW OF ELECTRICITY”, announced to the world that Obafemi Awolowo University was poised to become the first university in Nigeria to generate its own power and, in addition, cater to the needs of its immediate neighbour, the Ile-Ife community. In the beginning Read More…
A group of 20 students from the University of Maiduguri and University of Jos have been safely rescued following a kidnapping incident in Benue State. The students were abducted on August 15 while travelling to Enugu for the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) Convention. According to the Benue State Police Command, the Read More…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has voiced serious concerns about the increasing rate of vandalism and theft affecting its infrastructure nationwide. During a recent visit to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) headquarters in Abuja, NRC Managing Director Mr. Freeborn Okhirie highlighted the ongoing crisis. “Despite the NSCDC’s commendable efforts in protecting Critical Read More…
As the 2024/25 academic session approaches, Nigeria’s education crisis continues to deepen, with millions of children expected to remain out of school. By September 9, primary and secondary schools will resume across the country, yet a significant number of students will not return to the classroom, adding to the already alarming statistic of 18.3 million Read More…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government of Nigeria have a long history of disputes, primarily due to unmet agreements and funding issues. This ongoing conflict has once again come to the forefront as ASUU has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal and State Governments to address the “outstanding issues” Read More…
The Federal Government has announced an upward revision of passport fees as part of its efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport. The new fees will take effect from September 1, according to a statement released by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr. Read More…
